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3-865-693-14(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions f MHC-VX8/VX8J ©1999 by Sony Corporation 1GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This system can play the following discs To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system*. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. VIDEO CDs Audio CDs Audio + Video (moving pictures) Audio Disc logo Contents Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min. Note on VIDEO CDs This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type. Disc type You can VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as audio CDs. VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (menu playback), in addition to the video playback function of VIDEO CDs without PBC functions. Moreover, you can play high or standard quality still picture. * PBC = Play Back Control 2GB Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 9 DJ Effects Looping part of a CD ........................... 40 Flashing part of a CD ........................... 40 Using the drum pads ........................... 41 Using the beat functions ...................... 42 Basic Operations Sound Adjustment Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 11 Playing a CD ......................................... 13 Recording a CD/VIDEO CD .............. 15 Listening to the radio ........................... 16 Recording from the radio .................... 17 Playing a tape ........................................ 18 Recording from a tape ......................... 20 Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 21 The VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) ........................ 23 Checking the remaining time ............. 24 Using the on-screen display ............... 25 Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 27 Resuming playback from the point you stopped a VIDEO CD .................... 31 Setting the sharpness ........................... 32 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 33 Playing the CD tracks in random order ................................. 34 Programming the CD tracks ............... 35 Playing CDs without interruption ..... 36 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually ........... 37 Recording a CD by specifying track order ................................................ 38 Adjusting the sound ............................ 45 Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 46 Changing the spectrum analyzer display ............................................. 47 Selecting surround effects ................... 48 Adjusting the graphic equalizer ......... 48 Making a personal audio emphasis file ................................... 49 Other Features Mixing and recording sounds ............ 51 Falling asleep to music ........................ 52 Waking up to music ............................. 52 Timer-recording radio programs ....... 54 Optional components Connecting audio components .......... 55 Connecting a VCR ................................ 56 Connecting external antennas ............ 57 Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 58 Troubleshooting ................................... 59 Specifications ........................................ 62 Glossary ................................................. 64 Index ........................................ Back cover 3GB Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left) 1 1 To the video input AM loop antenna FM antenna 4 3 2 5 1 6 Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) 1 Connect the speakers. 1 Connect the speaker cords of front speakers to the SPEAKER jacks as below. For the front speakers with jacks, connect the speaker cords to the speaker in the same way. Insert only the stripped portion. R + L + Red/ Solid (‘) 4GB – Black/ Stripe (’) Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. • The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 62). 2 Connect the speaker cords from the surround speakers to the appropriate SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Insert only the stripped portion. 3 Connect the video input jack of your R + TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video connecting cable. L + – Red/ Solid (‘) Black/ Stripe (’) VIDEO Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. • Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen. • Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard. OUT When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system. Tip For even higher quality video images, you can use an optional S VIDEO cord to connect the S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack. 2 Connect the FM/AM antennas. continued Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Extend the FM lead Jack type A AM loop antenna antenna horizontally. FM 75 AM Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna FM CO 75 AX IAL AM 5GB Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) 4 Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system) to the appropriate position (PAL or NTSC), according to your TV. 5 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE 230 - 240V PAL 0V 12 AUTO 22 0V NTSC SELECTOR SYSTEM SELECT If your TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal: The factory setting (AUTO) automatically changes the color system of the video output according to the color system of the current VIDEO CD. If the color system of your TV is NTSC: Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC. 6 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press , the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adapter). Pictures recorded in the PAL color system will be stretched vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the picture cut off. If the color system of your TV is PAL: Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL. Pictures recorded in the NTSC color system will be stretched horizontally and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in black. Note Be sure to turn off the system before changing the SYSTEM SELECT setting. 6GB To connect optional components See page 55. To deactivate the demonstration When you set the time (Step 2: Setting the time), the demonstration is deactivated. To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DEMO (STANDBY) while the system is off. To attach the front speaker pads Tip Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. When carrying this system Do the following to protect the CD mechanism. Make sure that all CDs are removed from the unit. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote 2 Hold down CD LOOP and press turn off the system. to 3 Disconnect the cord. Using the remote You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate Sony TV. TV TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/ TV CH +/ To Press Turn the TV on or off TV Switch the TV's video input TV/VIDEO. Change the TV channels TV CH +/–. Adjusts the volume of the TV speaker(s) TV VOL +/–. . 7GB Step 2: Setting the time 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication flashes. You must set the time before using the timer functions. 1 2,4 3,5 4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute. 5 Press ENTER/NEXT. The clock starts working. Tip If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1. To change the time The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the power is off. To change the time while the power is on, do the following: 1 2 3 4 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Turn the jog dial to select SET CLOCK. Press ENTER/NEXT. Perform steps 2 through 5 above. Note DISPLAY 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. The hour indication flashes. 2 8GB Turn the jog dial to set the hour. The clock settings are cancelled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. Step 3: Presetting radio stations 1 The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to check which bands you can receive. Every time you press this button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model: FM ˜ AM 3 band model: FM n MW n SW You can preset the following number of stations: – 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM. – 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for SW. Jog dial 4 3 1 n (Power) Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. 2 Press and hold + or – until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset number appears in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Preset number 2 4 Press ENTER/NEXT. The station is stored. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations. continued 9GB Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) To tune in a station with a weak signal Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually. To set another station to the exist preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, turn the jog dial to select the preset number you want to store the other station. You can add a new preset number after the last preset number. To erase a preset station 1 Keep pressing TUNER MEMORY until a preset number appears in the display. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the preset number you want to erase. Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to erase all the preset stations. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. “COMPLETE” appears. When you erase a preset number, the preset number decreases by one and all preset numbers following the erased one are renumbered. To change the AM tuning interval (Except for Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXT button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. Tip The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 10GB Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD 1 You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). (Power) PREV 3 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help. 2 You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type. DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE p 2 Turn on your TV and select the video input. Press § and place up to two VIDEO CDs on the disc tray. If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. PLAY MODE With the label side up. When you play a VIDEO CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons. The disc tray closes and playback starts. If you press CD (P (or CD ( on the remote) when the disc tray is closed, playback starts from the CD whose button is lit green. Track number Playing time =+ 0) Basic Operations 3 CD VOLUME (P NEXT TV TV VOL +/– @ Disc tray number TV CH +/– @ D.SKIP P continued CD ( p =/+ (PREV/NEXT) 0/) VOL +/– @ 11GB Playing a VIDEO CD (continued) To Do this Stop play Press p. Pause Press CD (P (or P on the remote)*1. Press again to resume play. Select a track Press NEXT to go forward, PREV to go back. Or, during play or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track. (Or press + (to go forward) or = (to go back) on the remote.)*2 Find a point in a track or scene*2 (Lock Search function) Press 0 or ) during playback. 1 Press once to start searching. 2 Press again to increase the search speed. Each time you press the button, the speed changes as follows: 1 (slow) n 2 (normal) n 3 (high) n 1 (slow) … 3 Press CD (P to stop searching at the desired point. Select a VIDEO Press a DISC 1~3 button or CD in stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on the remote). Play only the VIDEO CD you have selected Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears. Play all VIDEO CDs*3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears. Remove the VIDEO CD Press §. Exchange other VIDEO CDs while playing Press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). *1 There may be some disturbance in the video image. *2 Only for VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1). *3 This function cannot be used during menu playback of a VIDEO CD with the PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). 12GB Tips • Pressing CD (P when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts VIDEO CD playback if there is a VIDEO CD in the tray (One Touch Play). • You can switch from another source to the VIDEO CD player and start playing a VIDEO CD just by pressing CD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). • If there is no VIDEO CD in the player, “CD NO DISC” appears in the display. • When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is selected (or playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights green. When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is not selected, the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights orange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC 1~3 buttons all light green. 1 Playing a CD — Normal play Press § and place up to two CDs on the disc tray. If a disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized. You can play up to three CDs in a row. DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE (Power) p 2 1 CD (P With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. 2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons. The disc tray closes and play starts. If you press CD (P (or CD ( on the remote) when the disc tray is closed, play starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose button is lit green. Disc tray number Basic Operations Track number Playing time PLAY MODE = + 0 ) VOLUME continued D.SKIP P CD ( p =/+ 0/) VOL +/— 13GB Playing a CD (continued) To Do this Stop play Press p. Pause Press CD (P (P on the remote). Press again to resume play. Select a track During play or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track. (Or press + (to go forward) or = (to go back) on the remote.) Find a point in a track (Lock Search function) Press ) or 0 during playback. Press CD (P to stop searching at the desired point. Select a CD in stop mode Press a DISC 1~3 button or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE. Play only the CD you have selected Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears. Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears. Remove the CD Press §. 14GB Exchange other CDs while playing Press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). Tips • Pressing CD (P when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD in the tray (One Touch Play). • You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing CD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). • If there is no CD in the player, “CD NO DISC” appears in the display. • When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (or playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights green. When a disc tray holding a CD is not selected, the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights orange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC 1~3 buttons all light green. 2 Recording a CD / VIDEO CD Then press again to close the disc tray. If the indicator for the tray you want to record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green. — CD Synchro Recording The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE CD (P (Power) Press § and place a CD. 24 With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray. 3 Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side) lights up. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. 5 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. Basic Operations 4 To stop recording Press p. Tips p 1 5 3 1 DOLBY NR Press § and insert a recordable tape into deck B. With the side you want to record facing forward • If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing CD SYNC. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC. Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording. 15GB Listening to the radio 1 –– Preset Tuning The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to check which bands you can receive. Every time you press the button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model: FM ˜ AM 3 band model: FM n MW n SW Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”). 2 STEREO/MONO 1 n (Power) Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. 2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or + on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station. Turn counterclockwise (or press = on the remote) for lower preset numbers. = Turn clockwise (or press + on the remote) for higher preset numbers. + Preset number* Frequency VOLUME * When only one station is preset, “ONE PRESET” appears in the display. TUNER/ BAND =/+ VOL +/– @ 16GB To Do this Turn off the radio Press Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). . To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or – repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or –. Tips • Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off automatically turns the power on and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play). • You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection). • When an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the supplied antennas. Recording from the radio You can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. DOLBY NR (Power) 5 1 Basic Operations p 2 4,6 3 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you want. 2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station. Turn counterclockwise for lower preset numbers. = Preset number + Turn clockwise for higher preset numbers. Frequency continued 17GB Recording from the radio (continued) 3 Press § and insert a recordable tape into deck B. With the side you want to record facing forward Playing a tape You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) , since the deck automatically detects the tape type. You can also use the jog dial’s AMS* functions to quickly search for songs you want to hear. To select either deck A or B, press DECK A 9( or DECK B 9( on the remote. * AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. 6 Press REC PAUSE/START. (Power) 3 p 2 DOLBY NR Recording starts. To stop recording Press p. Tips • If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 4. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. • To record non-preset stations, use + and – in step 2 to tune in the desired station manually. • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 4. • If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 1 0 ) VOLUME =+ DECK A 9( DECK B 9( p 0/) =/+ VOL +/– GB 18 1 1 Press § and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to play one side. Select ß* to play both sides. To play both decks in succession, select RELAY (relay play).** 3 Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( (DECK A (or DECK B) 9( on the remote). * The deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times. ** Relay play always follows the following sequence: Deck A (front side), Deck A (reverse side), Deck B (front side), Deck B (reverse side). To Do this Stop play Press p. Fast-forward Press 0 or ). Rewind Press 0 or ). • Pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or 9 when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck (One Touch Play). • You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing TAPE A (or TAPE B) ( or 9 (Automatic Source Selection). • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears. Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS*) During playback, turn the jog dial the same direction as the 9 or ( indicator to go forward. Turn the opposite direction to go back. (Or press = or + on the remote.) The search direction, + (forward) or – (back), and number of songs being skipped (1~9) appear in the display. Example: searching forward 2 songs * AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Notes The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: – When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. – If completely different information is recorded on the left and right channels. – When there are continuous sections of extremely low level or low frequency sound (like those of a baritone sax). – When the unit is placed near a television. (In this case, we recommend moving the unit farther away from the television or turning off the television.) Basic Operations Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) 9 to play the reverse side. (Press DECK A (or DECK B) 9( again on the remote to play the reverse side.) The tape starts playing. Tips Remove the cassette Press §. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). 19GB Recording from a tape 3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. 4 Press REC PAUSE/START. — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 3 DOLBY NR (Power) Dubbing starts. To stop dubbing Press p. Tips • When you dub on both sides, start recording from the front side. If you record from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. • If you set DIRECTION to ß when the tapes you use have different lengths, the tape in each deck reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in both decks reverse together. • You don’t have to set DOLBY NR, since the tape in deck B is automatically recorded in the same state as the tape in deck A. 1 1 p 421 Press § and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a recordable tape in deck B. With the side you want to play/record facing forward 2 Press HI-DUB. Deck B stands by for recording. 20GB Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. 3 (Power) 4 Start playing the music and adjust the volume. 5 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. When you use VIDEO CDs Turn on your TV and switch it to the appropriate video input. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details. When you are done Turn MIC LEVEL to 0 and disconnect the microphone from MIX MIC, then press KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly so that “h” disappears. Tip Note With some songs, vocals may not be cancelled when you select “KARAOKE PON”. continued 1,5 2 Basic Operations You can use two microphones connecting to MIC 1 and MIC 2 at the same time. VOLUME 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to 0 to turn down the microphone control level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2. 3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPX repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L EFFECT OFF (ON)* N * When an audio emphasis is selected, the effect name appears. The h indicator appears in the display when a karaoke mode is activated. To sing karaoke with decreasing the vocal level of a CD, select “KARAOKE PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD or tape, select “MPX R” or “MPX L”. 21GB Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Adjusting the microphone echo Adjusting the key This function allows you to adjust the key to suit your vocal range when playing a VIDEO CD or standard audio CD. (Power) KEY CONTROL / / Press KEY CONTROL or . You can adjust the key higher of lower in 13 halftone steps ( 6 ~ 6). Note This function cannot be used with the tape deck. ECHO LEVEL / Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to 0. 22GB The VIDEO CD/CD Player 1 Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) The VIDEO CD and PBC indicators light up and a PBC menu appears on your TV. • VIDEO CD : Lights during playback of a VIDEO CD. • PBC : Lights during PBC playback of a PBC compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0). • PBC OFF : Lights when a PBC compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) is played without using the PBC functions (see next page). –– PBC Play The PBC (Play Back Control) function display menus on your TV screen to let you enjoy interactive software. Be sure to read the instructions supplied with each disc for details regarding its use since different discs have different menu formats and structures. 2 (Power) DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). 2 Turn the jog dial to select a number from the menu, then press ENTER/ NEXT or SELECT. 3 Continue according to the instructions on the menus to enjoy interactive playback. To Do this Stop play Press p. See the rest of a menu Pres NEXT. Go back to the top of a Press PREV. menu Go back to a previous menu Press RETURN (or ˆ RETURN on the remote). continued SELECT RETURN PREV NEXT p D.SKIP Numeric buttons >10 SELECT, CD ( RETURN p PREV/NEXT 23GB Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) (continued) To cancel PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) There are two ways to cancel the PBC functions. • Before you start playing, select the track you want using the jog dial, =/+, then press ENTER/NEXT (or CD ( on the remote). • Before you start playing, select the track number using the number buttons on the remote. The PBC OFF indicator lights up and playback begins from the selected track. Still images, such as the menu screens, will not be shown. Checking the remaining time You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. (Power) To select a menu number using the remote Press the numeric buttons in the order you want in step 2. To enter track numbers 10 or over, first press >10, then press the numerical buttons. To enter 0, use the 10/0 button. Tips • When appears on the TV screen, you have pressed an invalid button. Press a button indicated by the instructions on the menu screen. • When you press NEXT during menu playback or while playing moving pictures, the next scene on the disc appears. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the disc. Note During menu playback, you cannot go to the next disc, even if you’ve selected “ALL DISCS.” Press D. SKIP on the remote to go to the next disc. 24GB DISPLAY / Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal playback or in the stop mode, the display changes as follows: During normal playback n Playing time on the current track µ Remaining time on the current track µ Remaining time on current CD (1 DISC mode) or “--.--” display (ALL DISCS mode) µ Clock display (for eight seconds) µ Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)” (VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)) n Playing time on the current track* µ Clock display (for eight seconds) µ Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)” * May not appear with still images, etc. In the stop mode n Total number of tracks and total playing time µ Clock display (for eight seconds) µ Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)” Tip While playing an audio CD or a VIDEO CD without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1), the current track number and playing time of the current track appear in the display. Using the on-screen display You can check the current operating status and disc information of VIDEO CDs or audio CDs during playback or in stop mode by superimposing a display on top of the images on your TV screen. ON SCREEN / Press ON SCREEN. Each time you press this button, the onscreen display changes as follows: n ON SCREEN 1 n ON SCREEN 2 ON SCREEN OFF N ON SCREEN 1 display • During playback of an audio CD (except Program Play mode) CD 1 DISC 1 - 3 PLAY 0 : 20 3 CONTINUE 2 1 2 3 4 * * 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 Current disc and track number Play mode Elapsed time of current track Music calendar* * The track numbers in the numerical calendar disappear after they are played. continued 25GB Using the on-screen display (continued) • During stop mode of a VIDEO CD or audio CD in Program Play mode • During playback of an audio CD in Program Play mode CD 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 DISC 2-10 PLAY 0 : 20 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 PROGRAM 1. D 1 - 3 2. D 2 - 10 3. D 1 - 4 4. D 3 - 2 5. D 1 - 12 3 Current disc and track number “PROGRAM” Programmed disc and track numbers Elapsed time of current track RESUME ACTIVE VCD DISC 1 STOP 40 : 00 1 2 3 4 VCD TOTAL STOP 40 : 00 4 6. D 3 - 20 “ACTIVE”* or no display “PROGRAM” Programmed disc and track numbers Total playing time of program * For VIDEO CD only ON SCREEN 2 display • During playback of a VIDEO CD 1 DISC 1 - 7 0 : 55 2 4 AUTO PBC “RESUME” or no display “ACTIVE” or no display “AUTO PBC” Total playing time of current disc RESUME ACTIVE VCD DISC 1 STOP 40 : 00 5 CONTINUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 “RESUME” or no display “ACTIVE”* or no display Play mode Music calendar Total playing time of current CD * For VIDEO CD only 26GB 2 1. D 1 - 3 2. D 2 - 10 3. D 1 - 4 • During stop mode of a VIDEO CD or audio CD (except Program Play mode) 2 ACTIVE 4 PROGRAM • During stop mode of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions 1 1 1 Current disc and track number* 2 Elapsed time of current track * “SCENE” and number is displayed during playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions • During playback of an audio CD Display is the same as ON SCREEN 1. • During stop mode of a VIDEO CD (except Program Play mode) 1 2 3 4 RESUME ACTIVE VCD DISC. 2 CONTINUE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 STOP 40 : 00 REPEAT 1 5 6 CD VCD ........ TR 1-99 TR 1-10 1 2 3 4 5 “RESUME” or no display “ACTIVE” or no display Play mode* Total track numbers of each disc Current disc number and total playing time of current disc 6 “REPEAT 1” or no display * “AUTO PBC” display for a VIDEO CD with PBC functions • During stop mode of an audio CD (except Program Play mode) 1 CD DISC 1 2 CONTINUE 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 2 3 4 5 CD VCD ........ STOP 40 : 00 REPEAT 1 4 Locating a specific part of a disc 5 –– Special Menu TR 1-99 TR 1-10 Current disc number Play mode Disc number and track numbers* Total playing time of current disc “REPEAT 1” or no display This player has 4 different search features. Select the search feature you want from the SPECIAL MENU. The TV screen must be ON to use these functions. * Music calendar appears when SHUFFLE mode is selected. ON SCREEN • During stop mode of a VIDEO CD or audio CD in Program Play mode Display is the same as ON SCREEN 1. ON SCREEN OFF No display (except for special menus). Notes Numeric buttons CD ( SPECIAL MENU >10 p PREV/NEXT • Normally, leave the display mode set to either ON SCREEN 1 or 2. When you select ON SCREEN OFF, you cannot check the operating status while operating the CD player. In this case, check the information on the front panel display. • When you record video signals played back from this system onto a video tape (etc.), be sure to select ON SCREEN OFF. Otherwise, the display information will also be recorded on the video tape. To switch language of on-screen display (Chinese model only) continued You can switch the messages in the on–screen display from Chinese to English. 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 6. The messages switch from Chinese to English. To switch back to Chinese messages, repeat this operation. 27GB Locating a specific part of a disc (continued) Press CD (. Playback starts from the selected scene. Locating by Scene Number To stop playback –– Scene Search Press p. On VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0), the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into “scenes” and each scene has an assigned scene number. This function lets you start playback from a specific scene. To check the scene number during playback 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). Notes 2 Press SPECIAL MENU. 3 Press 1 to select “1) SCENE SEARCH”. “SCENE –” and the total number of scenes appear on the TV screen. Total number of scenes SCENE- 4 (1-312) Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10/0) to select the scene you want. To enter scene number 103: Press 1 m 10/0 m 3. The selected scene number appears on the TV screen. Selected scene number SCENE 103 28GB 5 (1-312) Press ON SCREEN repeatedly to select the ON SCREEN 2 display mode. The scene number appears on the TV screen. (See “Using the On-Screen Display” for details.) • On some CDs, you may not be able to start playing from the scene you select because starting playback from certain scenes is prohibited. In this case, play either starts from scene 1 (during stop mode) or continues from the current scene (during playback). • Some CDs may not display the scene you select on the TV screen. • When you select the ON SCREEN OFF display mode, no information is shown on the TV screen. Locating by elapsed time –– Time Search This function lets you use elapsed time as a guide to find a certain parts of a VIDEO CD without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1). “Elapsed time” means the time from the beginning of the disc. It is not the playing time of the current track as shown in the display. It is especially useful when playing discs that have only a few track divisions. This function cannot be used during playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 2 to select “2) TIME SEARCH.” 3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10/0) to enter the time (in minutes) for the section you want. Locating the track you want –– Disc Digest You can select the track you want by viewing the first frame of each track. Either 9 or 12 different tracks can be displayed on the TV screen at one time. This function cannot be used during playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 3 to select “3) DISC DIGEST.” The first frame of tracks 1 through 9 (in default setting) on the current disc are displayed. The sound of the first three seconds of each track on an audio CD plays, but there is no sound when using a VIDEO CD. Current disc number To enter 10 minutes: Press 1 m 10/0. The selected elapsed time appears on the TV screen. To reenter the time: Press CLEAR, and then press numeric buttons again. 4 D 1 DIGEST 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Press CD (. Playback starts from the selected time. To stop playback Press p. To use time search with VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) Select “2) TIME SEARCH” before you start playing the VIDEO CD, to light the PBC OFF indicator and play without PBC functions. 3 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 10/0) to select the track you want. To stop playback Press p. continued 29GB Locating a specific part of a disc (continued) Locating a section within a track To switch to a 12 frame display –– Track Digest You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 frames. 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 5. 3 Proceed with steps 1 and 2 of “Locating the track you want”. The first frames of tracks 1 through 12 are displayed. To switch back to the 9 frame display, repeat this operation. To display the next 9 or 12 tracks Press NEXT. The first frame of tracks 10 through 18 (or 13 through 24) are displayed. When there are more tracks in the disc, “+” appears in the upper right corner of the TV screen. You can have the CD player divide a VIDEO CD track into either 9 or 12 different sections and display the first scene of each section on the TV screen. This might be useful when playing discs with few track divisions, such as movies. This function cannot be used during playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). 1 Start playing the VIDEO CD track you want. 2 Press SPECIAL MENU. 3 Press 4 to select “4) TRACK DIGEST.” To display previous tracks, press PREV. To switch to the digest of another disc during disc digest The current track is divided into 9 sections (in default setting) and the first frame of each section is displayed. The sound of the first three seconds of each track on an audio CD plays, but there is no sound when using a VIDEO CD. Press D. SKIP during disc digest. To use disc digest with VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) Select “3) DISC DIGEST” before you start playing the VIDEO CD, to light the PBC OFF indicator and play without PBC functions. Current track number TRACK 1 DIGEST Tip In step 2, you can select tracks even if they have not been displayed yet. Use the numeric buttons to select the track you want. Notes • Video images will not be shown for audio CDs. • The play mode automatically switches to CONTINUE mode if you start disc digest during Shuffle or Program Play. 4 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Press the numeric buttons to select the section you want. Playback starts from a point near the selected frame. To stop playback Press p. 30GB To switch to a 12 frame display You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 frames. 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 5. 3 Proceed with steps 2 and 3 of “Locating a section within a track”. The track is divided into 12 sections and the first frame of each section is displayed. To switch back to the 9 frame display, repeat this operation. To switch to the digest of another track during track digest Press PREV or NEXT during track digest; however, this does not work during Shuffle Play or Program Play. Resuming playback from the point you stopped a VIDEO CD –– Resume Play The unit memorizes the point where you stopped the VIDEO CD so you can resume from that point. Resume play is not cancelled when you turn off the system. Note that resume play is not available when playing an audio CD. (Power) 12 To use track digest with VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) Select “4) TRACK DIGEST” before you start playing the VIDEO CD, to light the PBC OFF indicator and play without PBC functions. Tip In step 3, you can select sections even if they have not been displayed yet. Use the numeric buttons to select the track you want. Note Tracks less than 40 seconds long may be divided into fewer than 12 sections. CD ( p continued 31GB Resuming playback from the point you stopped a VIDEO CD (continued) 1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press p to stop playback. “RESUME” appears on your TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. 2 Setting the sharpness –– Active Picture This function emphasizes the outline of the picture to create a sharper image. Press CD (P (or CD ( on the remote). The player starts playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD in step 1. ACTIVE To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD When “RESUME” appears in the display, press p, then press CD (P (or CD (). / Press ACTIVE so that “ACTIVE PICTURE” appears in the display. Notes • Resume Play is not available in the Digest, Shuffle, or Program Play modes. • Depending on where you stopped the VIDEO CD, the player may resume playback from a different point. • The point at which you stopped playback is cleared when: – you press number buttons, PLAY MODE, or p. – you press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on the remote). – you press SPECIAL MENU. – you turn the jog dial. – you remove the VIDEO CD. – you unplug the unit’s AC power cord. 32GB To cancel Press ACTIVE again to display “ACTIVE OFF”. Notes • The active picture function is not available when playing audio CDs. • “ACTIVE OFF” is selected automatically when you turn the system off. Playing the CD tracks repeatedly To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT so that “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display. –– Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. (Power) PLAY MODE REPEAT / Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. Do the following procedure to change the repeat mode. To repeat Press All the tracks on the current CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in the display. All the tracks on all CDs PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears in the display. Only one track REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display while playing the track you want to repeat. 33GB Playing the CD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears from the display. The tracks continue playing in their original order. To select a desired CD You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. (Power) 1 DISC 1~3 Tips 3 Jog dial • You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “SHUFFLE”. • To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (or press + on the remote). 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC SHUFFLE ” or “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” appears in the display. “ALL DISCS” shuffles all the CDs in the player. “1 DISC” shuffles the CD whose DISC indicator is green. 3 Press CD (P. All the tracks play in random order. 34GB Press DISC 1~3. Programming the CD tracks 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD. –– Program Play 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display. 3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to select a CD. 4 Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display. You can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. 3 (Power) 7 2 Disc number Total playing time (including selected track) Track number 5 Press ENTER/NEXT. The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time. 1 p 4 5 CLEAR CHECK CD ( p 6 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 to 5. Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same disc. 7 Press CD (P. All the tracks play in the order you selected. continued =/+ VOL +/– 35GB Programming the CD tracks (continued) To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. To Press Check the program CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears. Clear a track from the end CLEAR on the remote in stop mode. Clear a specific track CHECK on the remote repeatedly until the number of the track to be erased lights up, then press CLEAR. Add a track to the program 1 Select the disc tray with a DISC 1~3 button. 2 Select the track by turning the jog dial. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. Clear the entire program p once in stop mode or twice while playing. Playing CDs without interruption –– CD Non-Stop Play You can play CDs without pausing between tracks. You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs. 3 (Power) Tips • The program you made remains in the CD player even after it has been played back. Press CD (P to play the same program again. • If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: – you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. 1 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD. 2 Press CD NON-STOP to light the indicator. “NON-STOP PLAY” appears in the display. 3 Press CD (P. To cancel Non-Stop Play Press CD NON-STOP so that the indicator goes out and “NON-STOP OFF” appears in the display. 36GB The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. You can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. 5 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 6 4 DOLBY NR (Power) Start playing the source to be recorded. To Press Stop recording p. Pause recording REC PAUSE/START. Tips • If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 3. • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 3. • When recording from a CD, you can use the jog dial to select tracks during rec pause mode (after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 3 and before pressing again in step 5). 2 p 3,5 1 1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g., CD) appears. 3 Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. The indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side) lights up. 37GB Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. PBC function is cancelled when VIDEO CDs (Ver. 2.0) are programmed. (Power) 4 p 1 Place a CD and insert a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display. 1 11, EDIT 4 5 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons to select a CD. Turn the jog dial until the desired track appears in the display. Disc number Total playing time (including selected track) Track number 6 Press ENTER/NEXT. The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time. 5 6 101 7 12 3, DOLBY NR 2 To program additional tracks to be recorded on side A, repeat steps 4 to 6. Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc. CHECK 8 EDIT 8 38GB Press P on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side A. “P” appears in the display and the total playing time resets to “0.00” in the display. 9 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program the remaining tracks to be recorded on side B. 10 Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side) lights up. 11 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. 12 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. Selecting tape length automatically —Tape Select Edit You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks. 1 Insert a CD. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 3 Press EDIT once, so that “EDIT” flashes. The required tape length for the currently selected CD appears, followed by the total playing time for side A and side B respectively. To stop recording Press p. To check the order Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears. To cancel Program Edit Note You cannot use this function after programming. In order to use this function, you must first cancel the program by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. Tip When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC. 39GB DJ Effects Looping part of a CD Flashing part of a CD — CD Loop — CD Flash With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. With the flash function, you can “flash” the CD sound during playback. This lets you create original recordings. You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs. You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs. (Power) (Power) CD FLASH Jog dial CD LOOP Jog dial / Press and hold CD LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal play. To adjust the loop length Turn the jog dial while holding CD LOOP (or press SELECT 4 or $ while holding LOOP on the remote) to select different loop lengths (LOOP 1~20). / Press and hold CD FLASH during playback at the point you want to start the Flash function, and release to resume normal play. To adjust the flash length Turn the jog dial while holding CD FLASH (or press SELECT 4 or $ while holding FLASH on the remote) to select different flash lengths (FLASH 1~20). To use CD LOOP and CD FLASH together Press and hold both CD LOOP (LOOP on the remote) and CD FLASH (FLASH on the remote) at the same time. Notes 40GB • The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted during this operation. Adjust the loop and flash lengths independently beforehand if necessary. • To record the flash effect, use the analog (MD OUT) connections or this unit’s tape deck. Using the drum pads With the drum pads, you can add percussion during playback. This effect can be used with any source, to create original recordings. (Power) BEAT LEVEL Jog dial / Tap drum PAD A or B to produce the respective sound. To change the drum sound Turn the jog dial while holding PAD A or B (or press SELECT 4 or $ while holding PAD A or B on the remote) to select the sound you desire. You can select from a variety of different drum sounds. The name of the drum sound appears in the display. ˜ n KICK ••• SNARE The sound you select will be stored in pad A or B. To create a drum roll Hold down both PAD A and B on the front panel. “CHAIN” appears in the display and you hear the sound of both pads. Turn the jog dial counterclockwise for PAD A or clockwise for PAD B. PAD A To adjust the volume of the pads PAD B Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly to select the level you desire. Each time you press the button, the level changes as follows: n LEVEL 1 µ LEVEL 2 µ LEVEL 3 µ LEVEL MAX PAD A PAD B SELECT 4/$ 41GB / Press BEAT ON/OFF during Using the beat functions playback at the point you want to start the beat. The button’s indicator lights up. With the beat functions, you can enjoy a variety of rhythms. They can be used with any source, to create original recordings. (Power) BEAT SELECT BEAT SPEED Jog dial To change the speed Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED (or press SPEED “ or ” on the remote) to select the speed you desire (BPM 40~200). To change the beat pattern Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SELECT (or press SELECT 4 or $ on the remote) to select the pattern you desire. The name of the beat pattern appears in the display. ˜ n 8 BEAT 1 ••• ˜ 8 BEAT 2 ˜ n MIXED BEAT* BEAT ON/OFF BEAT BEAT LEVEL JAM * When you purchased this unit, a simple beat had been stored at this setting. Your original beat is stored in this when you create the original beat using the BEAT MIX function (see “Using the BEAT MIX function” on page 44). AUTO BPM To cancel the beat Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the button’s indicator turns off. To change the beat volume Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly to select the level you desire. Each time you press the button the level changes as follows: n LEVEL 1 µ LEVEL 2 µ LEVEL 3 µ LEVEL MAX SPEED “/” SELECT 4/$ 42GB Tips • You can use the drum pads and the beat function together. • Press BEAT JAM while holding BEAT SPEED to hear all drum sounds and beat patterns played repeatedly when the power is on. Press any key (except BEAT LEVEL) to stop. Using the BEAT JAM function Using the AUTO BPM function This function automatically synchronizes the sounds of PAD A and B with the sound source. This function automatically synchronizes the rhythm of the current beat pattern with the sound source. 1 Start playing a source. 1 Start playing a source. 2 Press BEAT JAM repeatedly to select the jam mode you desire. 2 Select a beat pattern. The button’s indicator lights up. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n PAD MODE µ RANDOM MODE µ GUIDANCE MODE µ JAM OFF (See “To change the beat pattern” on page 42.) 3 Press BEAT ON/OFF to stop the beat function. 4 Press AUTO BPM. The button’s indicator blinks orange while measuring the source’s BPM. Once measured, the indicator lights green. 5 The rhythm of the beat pattern starts in sync with the source. PAD MODE This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing the sound stored at PAD A in sync with the bass and playing the sound stored at PAD B in sync with the treble. RANDOM MODE This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing random sounds (from the drum pad library) in sync with source. GUIDANCE MODE In this mode, you can join the music. Tap PAD A when the indicator around PAD A lights up (in sync with bass) and tap PAD B when the indicator around PAD B lights up (in sync with treble). You get a point if you tap correctly, or you lose your point if you tap incorrectly. The number of beats and the points are shown in the display when the playback of the current track completes. This mode can be canceled when BEAT JAM is pressed or after several seconds of silence, or the play of the current track is finished. Listen to the sound source and press BEAT ON/OFF at the downbeat. Tip If the rhythm of the beat pattern does not match the source, press ENTER/NEXT in time with the downbeat of the source. Notes • AUTO BPM may not work with certain songs (such as those with varying tempos). In such cases, the AUTO BPM indicator continues blinking orange. • The amount of time required to measure a song’s BPM (after pressing AUTO BPM) varies for each song. • When there is no sound for several seconds, "BPM NG" is displayed and the AUTO BPM indicator blinks orange. It will, however, resume automatically when the music begins again. • AUTO BPM stops automatically when you turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED (or press SPEED “ or ” on the remote). continued Note BEAT JAM cannot be used at the same time as the BEAT (BEAT ON) function. When BEAT JAM is turned ON, BEAT turns OFF automatically. Likewise, when the BEAT is turned ON, BEAT JAM turns OFF automatically. 43GB Using the beat functions (continued) 4 The selected beat pattern begins, and the BEAT ON/OFF indicator blinks in time with the rhythm. Using the BEAT MIX function With the BEAT MIX function, you can add a rhythm pattern to one of the preset rhythm patterns. This function lets you store your own rhythm pattern. BEAT BEAT (Power) ON/OFF SELECT Press BEAT MIX. 5 Tap drum PAD A or B at the point you want to add the rhythm. The rhythms you add are repeated every 2 bars. 6 Press BEAT MIX or BEAT ON/OFF. The beat pattern is stored as the MIXED BEAT. To erase the added rhythms Select “MUTE” for the drum sound and tap the pad at the point you want to erase the sound. To reset the MIXED BEAT Press BEAT ON/OFF while holding BEAT MIX. The MIXED BEAT you made is reset to the factory setting. Repeat this procedure from step 1 to make a new MIXED BEAT. Tips • You can change the drum sound during the operation. However, you cannot change the basic beat pattern. • When you make another beat pattern, you can use the MIXED BEAT as the basic beat pattern. BEAT PAD A MIX PAD B 1 Start playing the source. 2 Select the beat pattern for the basic pattern. (See “To change the beat pattern” on page 42.) 3 Select the drum sound you want to add. (See “To change the drum sound” on page 41.) 44GB Notes • When adding drum sounds to the selected pattern, you can add as many different drum sounds as you like within the pattern. However, you can only program up to two sounds at the same point in the pattern. When two drum sounds are already programmed at the same point in the pattern and a third drum sound is added, the oldest sound programmed at that location is replaced by the new drum sound. • The beat stored as the MIXED BEAT is erased and returns to the factory setting when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. (Power) SYNC BASS GROOVE For the most suitable bass sound (SYNC BASS) Press SYNC BASS. The bass frequencies of the music you are listening to are measured and those areas with heavy bass tones are effectively reinforced. The indicator SYNC BASS H or SYNC BASS L lights up according to the areas with heavy bass tones. Press SYNC BASS again to return to the previous level. For a powerful sound (GROOVE) Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes, and GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume. Notes • With some songs, the music will sound distorted when you use the DBFB system with the sound effect if the bass is too strong. Set the DBFB to “ ” or “OFF”, or cancel the sound effect (see page 46). • Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to “ ” and flattens the equalizer curve. To cancel the DBFB level, press DBFB until the indication disappears. DBFB FILE SELECT To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers. To reinforce bass (DBFB) Press DBFB*. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n DBFB NORMAL ( µ DBFB HIGH ( µ DBFB OFF (off) ) ) * DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback 45GB Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound you are listening to. Besides, you can also enjoy audio emphasis using the synchronized equalizer function. When using this function, the system switches the equalizer according to the genre automatically. Selecting the effect from the music menu (Power) 1 3 SYNC EQ To cancel the effect Press EFFECT repeatedly so that “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display. Music menu options “ ” appears if you select an effect with surround effects. Effect For ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL Standard music sources ACTION ROMANCE SF DRAMA SPORTS Soundtracks and special listening situations SHOOTING RACING RPG BATTLE ADVENTURE Video games P FILE 1~5 Personal file* * The personal file function lets you store your own effects (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file” on page 49). EFFECT 1 2 Press FILE SELECT. The last effect chosen appears in the display. 2 Use the jog dial to select the preset you desire. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart “Music menu options”. 3 46GB Press ENTER/NEXT. Using the synchronized equalizer You can set the audio emphasis to change automatically according to the beat and tempo at the music. Changing the spectrum analyzer display / Press SYNC EQ. You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. The indicator blinks while measuring the beat and tempo of the source. Once measured, the indicator lights up in the display. (Power) SYNC EQ classifies the music as follows: Beat Density LO (Low) HI (High) Beat Strength SMOOTH MEDIUM STRONG To cancel the synchronized equalizer Press SYNC EQ again. The indicator turns off. The synchronized equalizer is cancelled also when: — — — — — cancel the effect select the effect from the music menu select the surround effect adjust the graphic equalizer sing along (karaoke). Notes / Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: IMAGE PATTERN ˜ • SYNC EQ does not work in KARAOKE mode. • P FILE MEMORY does not work in SYNC EQ mode. • The names of classification are not related with the genre of the music source. SPECTRUM ANALYZER NORMAL PATTERN 47GB Selecting surround effects Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can enjoy surround effects. You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. (Power) Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. (Power) 4 2 3 6 CINEMA SPACE/SURROUND / Press CINEMA SPACE/ SURROUND repeatedly to select the surround effect you desire. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n CINEMA SPACE* µ SURROUND ON µ SURROUND OFF * CINEMA SPACE is the surround effect for movies. Tip If you want to memorize the effect, you can store it into a personal file (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file” on page 49). Note • When you choose other sound effects, the surround effects will be cancelled. • When you choose CINEMA SPACE, you cannot adjust effect levels. 48GB 1 Select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound (see “Selecting the audio emphasis” on page 46). 2 Press GEQ CONTROL. 3 Press + or – repeatedly to select a frequency band. 4 Turn the jog dial to adjust level. Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal file 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished. You can create a personal file of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the memory of the unit. Later, call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. Create up to five audio files. Note Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. If you choose another menu audio emphasis (other than “EFFECT OFF”), the adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use, store it in a personal file. (See “Making a personal audio emphasis file” on page 49.) (Power) 2 3 4 FILE SELECT 1 Obtain the sound effect you want by using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. 2 Press P FILE MEMORY. The personal file number appears in the display. continued 49GB Making a personal audio emphasis file (continued) 3 Use the jog dial to select the file number (P FILE 1~5) where you want to store the sound effect. 4 Press ENTER/NEXT. The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number. The settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings. To call up the personal file 1 Press FILE SELECT. 2 Use the jog dial to select the personal file you desire. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. Tip The sound effects you stored are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 50GB Other Features Mixing and recording sounds You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). The mixed sounds can be recorded on a tape. 4 (Power) To stop recording Press p. Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD function and not playing a CD. • When high level sound signals are input, the unit automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level Control function). Notes • If you press EFFECT or recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is cancelled. • The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in monaural. • The singer’s voice may not be reduced when: —only a few instruments are playing. —a duet is being played. —the source has strong echoes or chorus. —the singer’s voice deviates from the center. —the voice on the source is singing in high soprano or tenor. p 2,3 1 1 Do the procedures for singing along (steps 1 to 5 on page 21). Then, insert a tape in deck B. 2 Press REC PAUSE/START. 3 Press REC PAUSE/START again. Recording starts. 4 Press CD (P to start playing the CD player (or TAPE A ( for tape deck A). Playback starts. Start singing along with the music. 51GB Falling asleep to music Waking up to music — Sleep Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”). You can let the system turn off at the preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes. — Daily Timer TIMER SELECT 9 SLEEP / Press SLEEP. Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: AUTO n 90min n 80min n 70min n … n 10min n OFF n AUTO … When you choose “AUTO” The power turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes). 3 To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the time to turn off 1 Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP. 4,5,6, 2 7,8 Prepare the music source you want to play. • CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Programming the CD tracks” on page 35). • Tape: Insert an tape with the side you want to play facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 9). To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears. 2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. “SET (DAILY 1)” appears. 52GB 4 Turn jog dial to select “DAILY 1 (or 2)”, then press ENTER/NEXT. “ON” appears and the hour digits flash in the display. To check the setting Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select the respective mode (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT. To change the setting, start over from step 1. To cancel the timer operation Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER/ NEXT. 5 Set the time to start playback. Tip Turn jog dial to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing. The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. Turn jog dial to set the minute, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. 6 Set the time to stop playback following the above procedure. 7 Turn jog dial until the music source you want appears. The indications change as follows: n TUNER ˜ CD PLAY N n TAPE PLAY N 8 Press ENTER/NEXT. The type of timer (DAILY 1 or DAILY 2), followed by the start time, stop time and the music source, appears, then the original display appears. 9 Turn off the power. 53GB Timer-recording radio programs 4 Set the time to start recording. Turn the jog dial to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication starts flashing. To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”) beforehand. 7 Turn the jog dial to set the minute, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. TIMER SELECT 5 Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original display appears. 6 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Turn off the power. When the recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum. To check the setting Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select “REC”, then press ENTER/NEXT. 2 3,4,5 6 To change the setting, start over from step 1. To cancel the timer operation 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 16). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER/ NEXT. Note “SET (DAILY 1)” appears. 3 Turn jog dial to select “REC”, then press ENTER/NEXT. “ON” appears and the hour digits flash in the display. 54GB If the power is on at the preset time, the recording will not be made. Optional components Connecting audio components Select one of the following connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of connecting. Refer to the instructions of each component. Connecting an MD deck for analog recording Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears. To the audio output of the MD deck To the audio input of the MD deck Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable. To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck Tip When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD (, P, and p buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations. continued Note You cannot record from a VIDEO CD to an MD deck digitally. When you record from a VIDEO CD to an MD deck, connect an optional audio cable to the audio output. (See “Connecting an MD deck for analog recording.”) 55GB Connecting audio components (continued) Connecting a super woofer speaker You can connect an optional super woofer speaker. To super woofer Connecting a VCR Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears. By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks using an optional audio cable, you can enjoy video playback in powerful stereo sound. Moreover, if you connect the video input on the VCR to the MD OUT jacks and VIDEO OUT (or S VIDEO OUT) jack using the supplied video connecting cable (or an optional S VIDEO connecting cable), you can record the audio and video signals from a VIDEO CD onto video tape. To the audio outputs of the VCR using an optional audio cable To the audio inputs of the VCR using an optional audio cable 56GB To the video input of the VCR using the video cable To the S VIDEO input of the VCR using an optional S VIDEO cable Connecting external antennas Connect the external antenna to improve the reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Insulated wire (not supplied) FM antenna Connect the optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. FM 75 Jack type A AM 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Jack type B Insulated wire (not supplied) FM 75 FM CO75 AX IA AM L Jack type B IEC standard socket connector (not supplied) FM CO75 AX IA L AM 57GB Additional Information Precautions Notes on CDs Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. On safety Cleaning the cabinet • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. On placement Tab of side B On operating voltage To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. Detector slots • Place the stereo system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo system. • Do not place the unit in an inclined position. • Do not place the unit in locations where it is; — Extremely hot or cold — Dusty or dirty — Very humid — Vibrating — Subject to direct sunlight. On operation • If the stereo system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system, take out any discs. Side A Break off the cassette tab of side A If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape. Tape type: CrO2/METAL If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Detector slots 58GB Tab of side A NORMAL Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck. Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty; — the sound is distorted — there is a decrease in sound level — the sound drops out — the tape does not erase completely — the tape does not record. Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette. Demagnetizing the tape heads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. In case color irregularity is observed on nearby a TV screen. With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set. If color irregularity is observed… Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity is observed again… Place the speakers farther away from the TV set. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the power (demonstration mode). •Press DEMO (STANDBY) when the power is turned off. The demonstration disappears. The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord or if there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is cancelled. •The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day. Redo the followings: — “Step 2: Setting the time” — “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up to music” and “Timerrecording radio programs”. There is no sound. •Rotate VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected. •Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections. •There is no audio output during timer recording. continued 59GB Troubleshooting (continued) There is severe hum or noise. •A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. “0:00” (or “12:00”) flashes in the display. •A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again. The timer does not function. •Set the clock correctly. DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button. •Set the timer correctly. •Set the clock. The remote does not function. •There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. •The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor. •The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. There is acoustic feedback. •Decrease the volume level. •Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. •Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set. “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately. •A strong signal was input. Press to turn off the power, leave the system turned off for a while, then press again to turn on the power. Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. •Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. •Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly. VIDEO CD/CD Player There is no picture. •Check that the player is connected securely. •Make sure you operate the TV correctly. •Make sure you set the SYSTEM SELECT correctly, according to your TV (color) system. •Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” is displayed. An after image of the last picture remains on the screen, or the picture is unclear. •Press ACTIVE on the remote repeatedly until “ACTIVE OFF” appears. The CD tray does not close. •The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. •The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. •The CD is dirty. •The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Play does not start from the first track. •The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear. “OVER” is displayed. •You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold 0 to return. 60GB Tape Deck Tuner The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 58). • The tape has reeled to the end. Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display). •Adjust the antenna. •The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 59). • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59). The tape does not erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. • The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 59). A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. •Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO” appears. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press p, ENTER/NEXT, and at the same time. 4 Press to turn on the power. The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You should set them again. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59). After pressing ( (9) or §, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically. • The cassette tape was not inserted correctly. Eject the tape and turn the power back on. 61GB Specifications Amplifier section Outputs MD OUT (phono jacks): System Laser The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 160 + 160 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs MD IN: (phono jacks) VIDEO (AUDIO) IN: (phono jacks) MIC 1/2: (phone jack) VIDEO CD/CD player section voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms voltage 250 mV, impedance 1 kilohms VIDEO OUT (phono jack):max. output level 1Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms S-VIDEO OUT (4-pin/mini-DIN jack): Y: 1Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, C: 0.286Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms PHONES (stereo phone jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 16 ohms SUPER WOOFER: Voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohm Laser output Wavelength Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Video color system format Compact disc and digital audio and video system Semiconductor laser (λ=780nm) Emission duration: continuous Max. 44.6 µW* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. 780 – 790 nm 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) More than 90 dB More than 90 dB NTSC, PAL CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level –18 dBm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 62GB 87.5 – 108.0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohm unbalanced 10.7 MHz Speaker AM tuner section Tuning range 2 Band type: 3 Band type: Middle Eastern models: MW: SW: Other models: MW: SW: Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 5.95 – 17.90 MHz (with the interval set at 5 kHz) 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 5.95 – 17.90 MHz (with the interval set at 5 kHz) AM loop antenna External antenna terminal 450 kHz Front Speaker (SS-VX8JG/VX8/VX8G) Speaker system 4-way, 5-unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 20 cm, cone type Center Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Side Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type x2 Super Tweeter: 4 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 240 x 360 x 325 mm Mass Approx. 6.5 kg net per speaker Surround Speaker (SS-SR125) Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Full-range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 220 x 100 x 195 mm Mass Approx. 1.0 kg net per speaker General Power requirements Thai and Chinese models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption: 190 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 360 x 395 mm (131/8 x 141/4 x 155/8 in.) Mass: Approx. 12.4 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker cords (2 or 4 (for the front speakers with jacks)) Video cable (1) Front speaker pads (8) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 63GB Glossary Auto Pause An automatically pauses according to the signal encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resume play for a long time, press CD ( to resume play manually. Menu Playback Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. You can enjoy simple interactive software using the menu playback function. Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive software, software with search functions, and so on. When you select a VIDEO CD with PBC functions on this player, the PBC indicator lights up. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on disc. Each track is assigned a track number to help you locate the track you want. 64GB VIDEO CD A compact disc which contains moving pictures. VIDEO CDs contain compact picture information using the MPEG 1 format, one of the world wide standards of digital compact technology. The picture information is compressed about 120 times. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio information. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold six times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are two versions for VIDEO CDs: Version 1.1 (VIDEO CDs without PBC functions): You can play only moving pictures and sounds. Version 2.0 (VIDEO CDs with PBC functions): You can play still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This player can play to both versions. 65GB 66GB 67GB G Index Groove 45 GUIDANCE MODE 43 A Active Picture 32 Adjusting the audio emphasis 46 the on-screen display 25-27 the operating voltage 6 the sound 45 the volume 12, 14, 16, 19 Antennas 5, 57 Auto BPM 43 Automatic Source Selection 12, 14, 17, 19 B Batteries 7 Beat functions 42 BEAT JAM 43 BEAT MIX 44 H, I, J Hooking up optional components 55-57 the antennas 5, 57 the system 4-7 K Karaoke adjusting the key 22 adjusting the microphone echo 22 reducing the vocals (KARAOKE PON) 21 singing along with a multiplex CD or tape (MPX R/MPX L) 21 L C CD player 13, 24-36 CD Synchro Recording 15 Clock setting 8 Connecting. See Hooking up Lock Search 12, 14 Loop 40 M Microphone mixing 51 D Daily timer 52 DBFB 45 Digest disc 29 track 30 Display 24 Drum pads 41 E Edit 38 F Flash 40 68GB Sony Corporation N Non-stop play 36 Normal Play 11, 13 O One Touch Play 12, 14, 17, 19 P, Q Pads. See Drum pads Personal file 49 Playing a CD 13 a VIDEO CD 11 a preset radio station 16 tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 34 Printed in Malaysia tracks in the desired order (Program Play) 35 tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 33 Presetting radio stations 9 Preset tuning 16 Program Play 35 Protecting recordings 58 R Radio stations presetting 9 tuning in 16 Recording a CD/VIDEO CD 15 a radio program 17 timer recording 54 Repeat Play 33 Resetting the system 61 S Saving recordings 58 Searching Scene search 28 Time search 29 Selecting the audio emphasis 46 the color system 6 Setting the time 8 Shuffle Play 34 Sleep Timer 52 Sound adjustment 45 Speakers 4, 56 Special Menu 27 T, U Timer falling asleep to music 52 timer recording 54 waking up to music 52 Troubleshooting 59 Tuner 9, 16 Tuning interval 10 V, W, X, Y, Z VIDEO CD/CD player 11, 13, 23-36